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aCommerce listing seen spicing up the market
Business, William Hicks, Published on 23/10/2021
» Amidst a flagging economy and an increasingly desperate pandemic situation, Thai investors are seeking initial public offerings emblematic of the new Covid economy -- companies able to withstand extended lockdown measures and even thrive from changing consumer habits.
IMF advances targeted intervention
Business, William Hicks, Published on 28/07/2021
» Thailand should adopt more targeted measures to spur private demand and foster income redistribution such as increasing infrastructure, while avoiding any tapering of its policy rate before the economic recovery is well underway, says the head of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) mission to Thailand.
Unlikely trio to offer 'green deposits'
Business, William Hicks, Published on 17/04/2021
» HSBC Thailand has launched the country's first "green deposits" with petrochemical manufacturer Indorama Ventures (IVL) and 7-Eleven convenience store operator CP All, with the undisclosed deposit funds used for green projects such as renewable energy infrastructure and energy-efficient buildings.
Mister Loo flush with hope
Business, William Hicks, Published on 28/12/2020
» Seeking to capitalise on trends relating to hygiene and sanitation amid the pandemic, Bangkok-based bathroom startup Mister Loo is expanding throughout the country and region, marketing its amenity-filled toilets to members of the public willing to pay a premium for such conveniences.
Startups reap pandemic revenues
Business, William Hicks, Published on 12/08/2020
» Thailand's top startups have seen double-digit growth windfalls in revenue following the pandemic, being well-positioned to benefit from the consumer and business shift to digital commerce during the lockdown.
DKSH shifts strategy to deal with contagion
Business, William Hicks, Published on 31/07/2020
» Swiss trading conglomerate DKSH is pivoting strategies in Thailand following the pandemic, accelerating its digitisation and leveraging its resources to prove it is the trusted partner for business coping with the aftermath.
Firms advised to shun lay-offs, think long-term
Business, William Hicks, Published on 07/07/2020
» Companies should avoid lay-offs for the sake of short-term profit as they could be stuck with huge pension liabilities for their laid-off workers, while having to rehire more staff to deal with an expected economic rebound in the second half of the year, says human resources consultancy Mercer Thailand.
Charity, strategy and evolution
Business, William Hicks, Published on 20/05/2020
» In response to the multifaceted crisis facing the nation, property development firm Magnolia Quality Development Corporation (MQDC) has launched numerous charity programmes providing relief to the poor, while pushing ahead with an ambitious array of development projects.
Startups stoked for 2020 funding boost
Business, William Hicks, Published on 25/02/2020
» Despite the government's bluster about building the country into a startup nation as part of the Thailand 4.0 scheme, startup funding has been lacklustre the past few years as Thailand remains bereft of the unicorns found in Asean competitors Singapore and Indonesia.
Firm urges catered social media barrage
Business, William Hicks, Published on 13/02/2020
» To appeal to younger generations, brands must adopt a digital advertising strategy across multiple social media platforms focusing on personalised, targeted ads instead of aiming for broad appeal, says the Belgium-based digital marketing firm MediaDonuts.